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The Face in the Window
Experience a heart-pumping and thrilling tale of suspense!
Originally published in THRILLER (2006),
edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.
In this haunting Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling writer Heather Graham pays homage to the film Key Largo with a lightning-paced drama that unfolds as a killer storm bears down—and other storms converge around the characters’ lives. It’s a ticking clock of a different kind.
Originally published in THRILLER (2006),
edited by #1 New York Times bestselling author James Patterson.
In this haunting Thriller Short, New York Times bestselling writer Heather Graham pays homage to the film Key Largo with a lightning-paced drama that unfolds as a killer storm bears down—and other storms converge around the characters’ lives. It’s a ticking clock of a different kind.
43 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2006
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About the author
Heather Graham
584 books6,936 followersAlso published as Heather Graham Pozzessere and Shannon Drake.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
New York Times and USA Today best-selling author Heather Graham majored in theater arts at the University of South Florida. After a stint of several years in dinner theater, back-up vocals, and bartending, she stayed home after the birth of her third child and began to write, working on short horror stories and romances. After some trial and error, she sold her first book, WHEN NEXT WE LOVE, in 1982 and since then, she has written over one hundred novels and novellas including category, romantic suspense, historical romance, vampire fiction, time travel, occult, and Christmas holiday fare. She wrote the launch books for the Dell's Ecstasy Supreme line, Silhouette's Shadows, and for Harlequin's mainstream fiction imprint, Mira Books.
Heather was a founding member of the Florida Romance Writers chapter of RWA and, since 1999, has hosted the Romantic Times Vampire Ball, with all revenues going directly to children's charity.
She is pleased to have been published in approximately twenty languages, and to have been honored with awards frorn Waldenbooks. B. Dalton, Georgia Romance Writers, Affaire de Coeur, Romantic Times, and more. She has had books selected for the Doubleday Book Club and the Literary Guild, and has been quoted, interviewed, or featured in such publications as The Nation, Redbook, People, and USA Today and appeared on many newscasts including local television and Entertainment Tonight.
Heather loves travel and anything have to do with the water, and is a certitified scuba diver. Married since high school graduation and the mother of five, her greatest love in life remains her family, but she also believes her career has been an incredible gift, and she is grateful every day to be doing something that she loves so very much for a living.
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February 26, 2024
The Face in the Window was an enjoyable read with a premise based on the classic noir film Key Largo.
As a hurricane bears down on the Florida Keys, Beth Henson is preparing to wait out the storm with her husband Keith. But after Keith leaves to assist an elderly neighbor who didn't evacuate, Beth is home alone when a stranger arrives in the midst of the storm. Despite her reservations about the man's story, Beth offers him shelter not realizing the danger she's bringing into her home.
The Face in the Window follows the couple from another one of Heather Graham's books, The Island. I haven't read that book so I was unfamiliar with the characters but with this being such a short story, you don't really need to know the background about the characters. Beth's character is where I struggled with this story as she just seemed incredibly naive and a bit of common sense would have done her a world of good. Keith's character I did like and I enjoyed how he handled the situation the group found themselves in.
The premise of The Face in the Window was inspired by the 1948 film Key Largo starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. I've seen Key Largo several times and enjoyed it so I was looking forward to seeing how the author worked in elements from the film into the story. As this story is so short, it really was just the basics taken from the film but I enjoyed the little nods to it. The shortness of this story does hinder it a bit as there isn't really enough time for the plot to really get going before the story is over.
Overall The Face in the Window was a good story that could have benefitted from being a bit longer to flesh out the story more.
As a hurricane bears down on the Florida Keys, Beth Henson is preparing to wait out the storm with her husband Keith. But after Keith leaves to assist an elderly neighbor who didn't evacuate, Beth is home alone when a stranger arrives in the midst of the storm. Despite her reservations about the man's story, Beth offers him shelter not realizing the danger she's bringing into her home.
The Face in the Window follows the couple from another one of Heather Graham's books, The Island. I haven't read that book so I was unfamiliar with the characters but with this being such a short story, you don't really need to know the background about the characters. Beth's character is where I struggled with this story as she just seemed incredibly naive and a bit of common sense would have done her a world of good. Keith's character I did like and I enjoyed how he handled the situation the group found themselves in.
The premise of The Face in the Window was inspired by the 1948 film Key Largo starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. I've seen Key Largo several times and enjoyed it so I was looking forward to seeing how the author worked in elements from the film into the story. As this story is so short, it really was just the basics taken from the film but I enjoyed the little nods to it. The shortness of this story does hinder it a bit as there isn't really enough time for the plot to really get going before the story is over.
Overall The Face in the Window was a good story that could have benefitted from being a bit longer to flesh out the story more.
October 6, 2020
The Face in the Window was originally published in THRILLER, a collection of short stories, edited by bestselling author James Patterson.
This is a haunting Thriller Short in which writer Heather Graham pays homage to the film Key Largo with a lightning-paced drama that unfolds as a killer storm bears down—and other storms converge around the characters’ lives. It’s a ticking clock of a different kind. Wow! Quick and really good!
This is a haunting Thriller Short in which writer Heather Graham pays homage to the film Key Largo with a lightning-paced drama that unfolds as a killer storm bears down—and other storms converge around the characters’ lives. It’s a ticking clock of a different kind. Wow! Quick and really good!
February 19, 2018
The face in the window
Two great storied in one book. I highly recommend all her books to everyone who love her writing. She knows how to tell a scary story or a good love story. Diana Romano
Two great storied in one book. I highly recommend all her books to everyone who love her writing. She knows how to tell a scary story or a good love story. Diana Romano
September 15, 2023
This is the shortest story ever. Right when the excitement comes the bookish over. It took my time reading a good story. Sorry folks it didn't even deservea 1 star but I felt guilty not putting a star.
December 26, 2017
pre-story for a new book called "Out of the Darkness" to be released in Jan 2018.
January 4, 2018
A thrilling little guessing game. Good suspense.
December 31, 2017
The writing style and editing was ok but the story itself was predictable from page 1 and failed to create excitement or suspense.
January 21, 2019
Quick read
Long story or short Heather Graham stories are thrilling.. as good as all her books. Waiting for her next book
Long story or short Heather Graham stories are thrilling.. as good as all her books. Waiting for her next book
May 21, 2020
Interesting short story. Very short story. I think I’d enjoy other thrillers by this author.
January 12, 2021
A great little thriller, had me on the edge of my seat throughout.
August 30, 2022
There is a hurricane brewing in south Florida with a serial killer on the loose.
February 4, 2024
WTF as that? This is not even a novella. It was a 20 page story. A chapter. What a waste of time!
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November 25, 2017Read in Thriller.
February 11, 2018
Well, that was not even a 30 minute read! Good very short story!
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